: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
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The National Weather Service has said Los Angeles residents should be prepared for a succession of sustained high-wind events that could intensify fire risk.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In a Nature study published in June 2024, Chiu and colleagues exposed 16 participants to SARS-CoV-2, yet only six developed a sustained infection.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The result exceeded its estimate in October for full-year revenue to increase by nearly 30 percent, underscoring expectations for sustained spending on AI infrastructure from the likes of Microsoft and Amazon.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
The company is set to benefit from sustained travel demand, especially as travelers increasingly prioritize premium experiences.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In a Nature study published in June 2024, Chiu and colleagues exposed 16 participants to SARS-CoV-2, yet only six developed a sustained infection.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The result exceeded its estimate in October for full-year revenue to increase by nearly 30 percent, underscoring expectations for sustained spending on AI infrastructure from the likes of Microsoft and Amazon.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
The company is set to benefit from sustained travel demand, especially as travelers increasingly prioritize premium experiences.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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